Consumer goods company Procter & Gamble (P&G), in partnership with Yellow Door Energy, has commissioned a 500 kilowatt-peak (kWp) solar carport at its UAE headquarters in Jebel Ali Freezone Authority (JAFZA).
The fully operational solar installation is projected to generate 816,500 kilowatt-hours (kWh) of clean electricity in its first year, meeting more than 50 percent of the building’s annual electricity demand.
The facility comprises over 870 high-efficiency bifacial solar panels, which maximize on-site renewable energy production while providing shading for 144 parking spaces.
This project is expected to reduce carbon emissions by 330,000 kilograms annually, supporting P&G’s Net Zero by 2040 ambition and contributing to the UAE’s Net Zero by 2050 Clean Energy Strategy.
The commissioning ceremony at P&G’s UAE head office was attended by senior executives from P&G, Yellow Door Energy, and Value Addition, the EPC contractor.
Sonali Dhawan General Manager P&G Gulf
“At P&G, sustainability is embedded in how we operate. The solar lease with Yellow Door Energy reflects our commitment to clean energy by integrating solar power into our Dubai office. This solar carport is a tangible step in reducing our environmental footprint while advancing our global Net Zero goals.”
Jeremy Crane, Group CEO of Yellow Door Energy, remarked that, “We are proud to commission this solar carport with P&G, providing clean electricity for more than half of their UAE headquarters and supporting the UAE Energy Strategy. With over 1.1 billion kilowatt-hours of clean electricity generated across seven countries, Yellow Door Energy continues to be the trusted sustainable energy partner for leading multinational companies.”
Yellow Door Energy is responsible for the financing, design, construction, commissioning, operation, and maintenance of the solar plant throughout the lease term. Solar leasing enables businesses to reduce energy costs without upfront investment or operational risks, allowing them to focus on core operations while benefiting from renewable energy.
